For newbie riders, the vast sea of terms and concepts of the motorcycling world can be a little too daunting. In fact, such is the diversity in motorcycling, that even riders who’ve been riding since years aren’t aware of the finer differences between things. If you aren’t part of one, …
Read More »He took a motorcycle for a test ride. Only his belongings have been found.
The search-and-rescue team found his motorcycle first. Then his clothing, phone and laptop. Later, they found his wallet. But they still haven’t found him. David Gordon Johnson, a veteran automotive journalist, was test-driving a motorcycle in the Sierra Nevada for a story when he went missing on Wednesday. Johnson, 43, …
Read More »Hells Angels Prez arrested for assault
Providence, RI, USA (June 13, 2019) BTN — The scene on a West End street Wednesday evening looked dangerous: state police SUVs blocked Messer Street in front of the Hells Angels Clubhouse around 5:30 p.m., and more were arriving. The raid took place in a densely populated area, an odd …
Read More »Easy Rider Returns to Theaters for 50th Anniversary
Massively influential and enormously popular, “Easy Rider” became the film event for an entire generation when it was released on July 14, 1969, less than a week before a human landed on the moon – and for the film industry, “Easy Rider” turned out to be as significant as that …
Read More »Harley Davidson’s Can’t Corner?
Have you ever heard the one about Harley’s can’t corner, Harley’s brake down all the time, they leak all. The performance just isn’t there. You have to spend lots of money on them. The list goes on. Sometimes we get dirty when we see a rider or non-rider criticize …
Read More »5 Things You Absolutely Don’t Say to a Rider!
This post is an educational guide for all you non-riders who’re constantly saying things to us riders that annoy the brains out of us. We hold no prejudice against people who don’t ride. And we prefer the non-riders don’t hold any for us. And even if you do have some …
Read More »11 Things You May Not Know About Hells Angels Legend Sonny Barger
Time to play a quick game of “Did You Know?” regarding Oakland Angels icon, Sonny Barger: Sonny’s actual birth name is Ralph Hubert Barger. 2. In 1955, Barger dropped out of high school and enlisted in the army. He was dishonorably discharged when superiors realized he was only 16. 3. …
Read More »You Might Be A Yuppie Biker If…
YOU DRINK CAPPUCCINO INSTEAD OF BEER. YOU CAN’T FIGURE OUT WHY THE BATTERY ON YOUR NEW BIKE WON’T STAY CHARGED. YOUR TRAILER HAS MORE MILES ON IT THAN YOUR BIKE. YOUR LEATHERS STILL HAVE CREASES. YOU DON’T RIDE YOUR BIKE TO WORK BECAUSE IT SCUFFS YOUR PENNY LOAFERS. YOU …
Read More »6 MOTORCYCLE CLUB BASICS
1.The Club The intent of this section is to give you an overview of the structure and philosophy of the traditional motorcycle club (MC). This does not necessarily express the feelings or priorities of any particular club, as all motorcycle clubs differ on some points. Regardless of the basic philosophy …
Read More »Do you Know How Much Weight You Can Carry On Your Touring Bike?
We can bet that you might not have read the touring bike manual in full that you receive along with your bike. If you decided to ask your dealer about the maximum weight that your bike can carry, then it is a high possibility that your dealer might even not …
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